JASPAL Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) SRI Apul Misra, holding the brief of Shri P. N. Misra, represents the revisionist. On behalf of the State SRI Jitendra Singh, A. G. A. is present. Heard both sides.

(2.) IT appears that the conviction was imposed by the learned Magistrate under Section 324, I.P.C. and sentenced him two years' R.I. on 11.10.1983. An appeal was preferred but the same was dismissed by the Sessions Judge, Moradabad by order dated 17.7.1984 in Criminal Appeal No. 315 of 1983.

(3.) THE revision is, therefore, allowed in part. Conviction under Section 324, I.P.C. is affirmed. But the sentence of imprisonment substituted to a fine. He is sentenced to pay a fine of Rs. 5,000 within three months from this date. In default he should suffer R.I. for two years. THE fine if realised 50% be paid to the complainant after giving notice to him.